Direct Care Worker

Job description
We are looking for a compassionate Home Health Aide to provide assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients homes in accordance with an established care plan.

Responsibilities

Provide health care services in patients residences
Perform domestic and household tasks
Transport and accompany patients to doctors office or to hospital
Administer simple prescribed medications
Assist with clients personal care activities
Monitor patients (vital signs, temperature, respiration, etc) and report on their condition
Maintain patients care records and document provided services
Assist patients with mobility and physical therapies/exercises
Instruct and counsel patients and families on diet and exercise
Collect routine specimens
Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support
Skills

Proven working experience as home health aide
Ability to monitor vital signs and to collect specimens
Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards
Proficiency in English
Nursing and health care administration skills
Caring and compassionate personality
Current CPR certificate
First Aid training
Valid driver’s licence
High school degree
COVID-19 Precaution(s):

Personal protective equipment provided or required
Social distancing guidelines in place
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Qualifications:

HHA
Employer type:

Home care
Work Remotely

No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $16.50 - $17.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

Home Health
Standard shift:

Day shift
Night shift
Overnight shift
Weekly schedule:
Live-In

Weekends as needed
Work setting:

In-person
Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:

Home Care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)
Proof of car insurance (Required)
Work Location: In person